Transformer Components Quiz

Which part of the transformer is associated with the core?

• Electrical Circuit

• Cooling systems

• Magnetic Circuit

• Hydraulic Circuit

Which medium can be used for insulation in a transformer's cooling system?

• Air and oil

• Water and gas

• Sand and gravel

• Plastic and rubber

What role does a resistor play in an electrical system during a surge?

• It increases the voltage

• It provides the most efficient route for the surge

• It stores the surge energy

• It blocks the surge completely

How does a resistor help in managing a surge?

• By increasing the current

• By diverting electricity away from equipment's insulation

• By storing the electricity

• By amplifying the surge

Where is the electricity channeled during a surge?

• Into the air

• Into the ground via grounding rods

• Into a storage battery

• Into the power grid

What is the purpose of grounding rods in an electrical system?

• To increase voltage

• To channel electricity into the ground

• To store electricity

• To convert electricity to heat

What can cause a surge in an electrical system?

• Regular power supply

• Lightning strikes

• Low voltage

• Power outages

What is the main source of voltage surges in distribution power lines?

• Lightning

• Wind

• Solar flares

• Earthquakes

Approximately how many lightning strikes occur on the Earth's surface every second?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 200

What type of surge arrester is mentioned in the document?

• Silicon oxide varistor

• Metal oxide varistor

• Carbon oxide varistor

• Plastic oxide varistor